Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. are already using social media, many have not yet taken all of the steps below to ensure that their social media campaigns are built on a solid foundation meant to produce ROI (Return on Investment).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2011

Based upon the soon-to-be-released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this webinar begins with defining Web 1.0, Based upon the soon-to-be-released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this webinar begins with defining Web 1.0, Register here!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 28, 2011

Based upon the book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this webinar begins with defining Web 1.0, Based upon the book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this webinar begins with defining Web 1.0, Social Media for Social Good: Table of Contents.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. .” Like all social media today, organic reach is very low.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

In the next few weeks I’ll be making recommendations of which tools and trends in technology nonprofits should prioritize in 2013, but for this year’s post on New Year’s resolutions I wanted to get back to basics. Despite popular memes that social media is “Free!” 2) Ask for a social media budget.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Although building a following online has its own challenges, digital tools have the potential to dramatically increase awareness about your cause and connect you with prospective donors who you might not have otherwise discovered. However, a successful social media strategy can be difficult to nail down. Share updates. Tell a story.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

You have an amazing array of tools at your disposal to amplify your cause, streamline supporter activities, and shine a spotlight on your advocacy efforts. Social Media: Your Digital Soapbox In the vast digital landscape, social media is your stage , and your cause is the star of the show. Event Management Planning a lobby day?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Rob Cottingham, Social Signal – Cartoon for Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. It is not too early to start thinking about your nonprofit’s social media strategy for 2018, including how you want to capitalize on social media trends that will have maximum impact in 2018. Not all influencers are the same.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Gallup ) 50% of Americans under age 30 have some or a lot of trust in the information they get from social media, just under the 56% who say the same about news outlets. ( Declining trust and polarization is affecting national organizations’ ability to partner with their chapters.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 16, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology The Wealth of Networks, Chapter 3 November 16, 2006 I bet you thought I’d stopped reading? So here’s the summary for Chapter 3. Or given up? It’s really worth a read.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

For more than a decade the blogosphere has touted the power and promise of social media (this blog included) , but there is also a downside to using social media for your nonprofit. Nonprofit social media managers are bombarded with depressing content. Nonprofits have to pay full price for advertising on social media.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as potent tools in revolutionizing how organizations operate, driving efficiency, and enabling more significant impacts with less effort. You can also use it to create effective online fundraising campaigns with user-friendly donation pages and event management tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2015

The holiday break is a great time to read books, both for work and just plan fun. Earlier this week, I read the recently published “ Mindful Social Marketing ” by colleague Janet Fouts. If you are doing social media for a nonprofit, this book is a must read. It is filled with great wisdom. Invest in your team.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2012

Over the past couple of years as I’ve guide nonprofits in preparing their social media policies or when I speak, I get asked questions that are more legal questions than about social media. We run a social service agency that provides counselling to people. What do we need to be do to protect our 501-c3 status?

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

85+ countries now have their own GivingTuesday chapters, and 2022 saw nine new countries launch national GivingTuesday movements. They also donate time, talents, in-kind donations, and access to their social and professional networks. GivingTuesday Gets Social Media Attention In 2022, GivingTuesday trended #1 on Twitter.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2024

Among the funders for its first local chapter, Press Forward Chicago , were the Democracy Fund and the Chicago Community Trust, demonstrating the intersectional nature of local news funding. In Sacramento, California, the James B. million to 44 POC-led and -serving organizations.

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

If you have a similar event or tradition that is a part of your chapter, consider adding a fundraising component. If you need to update your chapter house, fund scholarships, or complete a particular project, a fundraiser that’s dedicated to raising those funds will be quite effective. Competition. Dance Marathon.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

Scrolling on phones, reading the news, referencing the latest trends— social media is ingrained in popular culture across the generations. However, although you engage with it every day, we’d guess that your nonprofit isn’t using the platforms and their fundraising tools to the fullest extent. Therefore, we’ll also discuss how Susan G.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 20, 2011

On June 29, I’ll be participating at conference in San Francisco called Social Media for Nonprofits that launches a seven-city conference event focusing on answering the question: “How can resource-strapped community-based organizations seize the opportunities presented by this new landscape?&#. When : June 29 9:15 am – 8:30 pm.

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NCE Social Media

APRIL 16, 2009

Here is a list of chapters that I’ve come across today that are using Twitter. Tags: Microblog Tools. These are in addition to the Arc Hamilton and The Albany Arc , which I have mentioned previously. The Arc of the US @TheArcUS. The Arc of Dallas @arcdallas. The Arc of Minnesota @TheARCofMN. The Arc of Monroe @ArcofMonroe.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 5, 2009

Wendy Harman at the Red Cross has been hard at work creating this draft version of the organization's Social Media Strategy Handbook. It is intended for staff and chapters and is encouraging them to participate in social media and craft a strategy for their chapter.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Storytelling is a powerful tool. And like all powerful tools, it can be used or misused. Putting that tool into the hands of business leaders to make them better leaders, or parents to make them better parents, seemed like obviously places to make a positive difference in the world with low risk of misuse.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2013

The chat was a prelude to a convening on April 25th at the Robert Wood Johnston Foundation of 40 thinkers and practitioners, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise into discussions to develop measures for evaluating the impact of social media on philanthropic outcomes. Victoria Dougherty (@VJDConsulting) April 18, 2013.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Last week, I had the honor of doing a mini workshop at the annual BoardSource Conference called “Governing the Networked Nonprofit in An Age of Social Media &# where I had an opportunity to share some ideas on social media culture, transparency, and simplicity from the Networked Nonprofit , co-authored with Allison Fine.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Storytelling is a powerful tool. And like all powerful tools, it can be used or misused. Putting that tool into the hands of business leaders to make them better leaders, or parents to make them better parents, seemed like obviously places to make a positive difference in the world with low risk of misuse.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2012

Investing in movements or networks for social change is a strategy that some funders are using. The report captures a conundrum in measuring social change movements or networked approaches. Outcomes for “ wicked problems ” can be easily counted – policies passed, housing the homeless, educating children.

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EveryAction

JULY 11, 2016

Progressive organizers, activists, and nonprofiteers will come together over four days to break down the relationships between social justice, digital culture, and current political discourse. Young nonprofit pros are headed to Portland as the local chapter hosts YNPN’s annual conference. But it doesn't end there. The Activate!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Smith and Lewis : We’ve found that effectively engaging both/and thinking involves using four sets of tools. As CEO of Unilever, he implemented the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan to achieve a bold social and environmental goal while doubling profits. Polman didn't ask whether to seek profit or social responsibility.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Today marks the launch of Candid Learning for Funders , your new destination for field guides, blogs, training, and tools designed to improve the practice of grantmaking. . New tools launching in 2022 . We also have new learning tools for funders launching in 2022. How we got from GrantCraft to Candid Learning for Funders .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Smith and Lewis : We’ve found that effectively engaging both/and thinking involves using four sets of tools. As CEO of Unilever, he implemented the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan to achieve a bold social and environmental goal while doubling profits. Polman didn't ask whether to seek profit or social responsibility.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2013

Colleagues Allyson Kapin who founded a web agency called Rad Campaign (they designed my blog) and Amy Sample Ward, who the NTEN Membership Director (and I’ve known since 2007 ) have published a new how to book called “ Social Change Any Time Every Where.” So, I’ve been practicing by creating visual notes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 12, 2011

The last four chapters of my book cover mobile social networking and mobile communications and fundraising for nonprofits, and I need some examples of success, or attempted success. Tools, Resources, and Nonprofit Service Providers Covered in the Book. I am particularly interested in: 1. Using TwitPic? Related Links: Book Tour.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

pressing economic and social challenges. youth with the inspiration and tools to imagine new opportunities, and. helping young people find employment or start a new business or social. But, at Microsoft we pride ourselves on. taking on big challenges and this is no different for our Citizenship. We believe we must move beyond.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Integrate into your fundraising efforts Introducing multi-year gift agreements into your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts is like adding a new, exciting chapter to your organization’s story. When you use these tools, you can automatically send personalized, friendly reminders to donors about their pledges.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2017

If your organization has the skills to craft authentic, real, emotional stories about the work that you do every day and make those stories social, you will be able to grow support and keep donors engaged. Part Three provides tips on the digital tools you need to use to share your stories with supporters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2009

I just finished up the Social Media Strategy Game workshop with EPIP Chapter leaders. The organization's goal is to strengthen the next generation of grantmakers, in order to advance effective social justice philanthropy. The game uses a deck of cards to help a group to brainstorm a social media strategy.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Standford Social Innovation Review. The first thing I asked about was his view of the new role of nonprofit organizations in the social media or technology revolution that is well underway. Because the difference isn’t in using the tools per se, we all have the same functionality to upload, tag, comment, etc. I asked Prof.

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